Moravec, F., Möller, H. and Heeger, T. (1992) Philometra rohusta sp. n. (Nematoda: Philometridae) from the abdominal cavity of the scribbled toadfish, Arothron mappa (Lesson) from the Philippines. Folia Parasitologica, 39 (3). pp. 227-234.

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Abstract

A new nematode species, Philometra robusta sp. n., is described from the female specimens collected from the abdominal cavity of the scribbled toadfish, Arothron mappa (Lesson) (Tetraodontidae, Tetraodontiformes), from coastal waters of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. It is characterized mainly by its markedly large body (body length 275-450 mm, width 8-10 mm), arrangement and number of small cephalic papillae (eight papillae in outer circle and four in inner one), structure and length (2.4 2.6 mm) of the oesophagus, short ovaries, and presence of a pair of small subventral papilla-like projections on the ventrally curved caudal extremity. P. robusta is the second known Philometra species parasitizing tetraodontiform fishes.

Document Type:	Article
Programme Area:	PA Not Applicable
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Refereed:	Yes
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ISSN:	1803-6465
Date Deposited:	08 Oct 2025 16:02
Last Modified:	08 Oct 2025 16:02
URI:	https://cris.leibniz-zmt.de/id/eprint/5748

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